Grant · United States
T3CP Patent Holiday SBIR Open Topic Call
An SBIR topic for companies developing transition-ready prototypes that leverage Department of War inventions available through the T3CP Patent Holiday initiative, where selected patents can be explored through no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses.
Tema
SBIR funding to commercialize defense patents licensed through the Patent Holiday initiative
Quién debería revisarla
U.S.-eligible small businesses, defense-tech startups, venture studios and R&D-heavy companies able to select a Department of War patent, obtain or plan for a Commercial Evaluation License, and propose a credible prototype and commercialization path.
Por qué la monitorea Nodo
It is relevant for deeptech startups, venture studios and R&D teams in the network that can commercialize advanced materials, microelectronics, critical minerals, energetics, munitions or supply-chain technologies. It is also a useful model for turning public R&D and lab IP into new product lines.
Detalles conservados
- Topic number
- OSW26BZ04-DP013. Applicants should verify the topic, eligibility, submission window and instructions directly in DSIP before preparing a proposal.
- Funding level
- Listed funding is up to USD 250,000 for Phase I and up to approximately USD 2.15 million for Direct to Phase II, subject to the official SBIR solicitation and award rules.
- Technology areas
- The topic is framed around Department of War patents in microelectronics, advanced materials, energetics, munitions, critical minerals and supply-chain-enabling technologies.
- Patent Holiday route
- The Defense Patent Holiday initiative offers qualified companies no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses for a curated set of defense patents, allowing companies to assess commercial and defense potential before deeper licensing or development.
- Proposal angle
- A strong proposal should identify the selected patent or patents, the product or prototype concept, target end use, technical modifications, performance or commercial value, logistics or regulatory considerations, and transition approach.
- Official context
- The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering announced the no-fee license pilot to accelerate technology transfer from government labs to industry and the warfighter.
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